The Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Business challenges change, but people don't! If you know how to lead people well, you will be successful regardless of the current labor market. This week, I’m excited to talk to Lee Colan about the trends we’re seeing in business, what employees really want, and how to motivate people. Lee also talks about his personal journey and how he became the leader he is today.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Would you rather be liked or respected? Many leaders focus too heavily on being liked and, as a result, struggle to be decisive and enforce standards. Today on the Champion Forum Podcast, we discuss the tension between being liked and being respected as a leader and bring some perspective to this polarizing discussion.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Thank you for listening to the Champion Forum Podcast with Jeff Hancher! Heavy turnover over the last two years has unfortunately created many leaders who are willing to compromise their standards. Leaders blame toxic work environments and poor customer care on turnover when it is another symptom. So how does this relate to dry socks and water? Tune in to find out what this old military advice has to do with today’s business practices and how to protect your team from themselves.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Across all industries, the employee’s relationship with their leader is becoming even more critical, from the first interview to yearly reviews. Today, we’ll discuss three areas leaders can focus on to increase employee engagement and produce peak employees who stick with their company for years.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Has anyone ever failed to meet your expectations? I know it’s happened to me, and it will happen to every leader eventually. The question is: what will you do when it happens? The answer lies in having an understanding of performance management. In today’s episode, we’ll reveal the five questions that will help you drive accountability and increase the performance of your employees.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.For many leaders, changing companies is something with which they do not have a lot of recent experience. To successfully transition into a new company, you have to have both a strategy and the proper mindset. On today’s episode of The Champion Forum Podcast, we’re talking about how to build credibility and trust with a new team by avoiding two common mistakes leaders make when taking on a new job or role.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.How do you feel about saying I’m sorry? Asking for forgiveness thing can be difficult for many leaders. The greatest leaders will realize that the ability to forgive and seek forgiveness is empowering. It is difficult — but for the leaders with the courage and conviction to walk the path — it becomes both liberating and a powerful way to lead. In this week's episode of The Champion Forum Podcast, we'll talk about why forgiveness is a valuable tool and how to do it well.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.In today’s edition of Hanch’s How-To’s, I’m discussing two recent conversations I had with business owners. One was struggling with a sudden increase in turnover, as many people are during the Great Resignation. Another was struggling with their perspective during a sudden rise in competition in their local market. Tune in to hear the solutions we came up with and the principles you can apply to your business.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Have you ever had an amazing employee you couldn't promote? I have! Feeling stuck in a job without opportunities for advancement can create severe tension between you and that employee. Usually, they are a great culture fit and get results, but you're not in a position where you can promote them. You're worried they will be recruited by a competitor and move on to a new opportunity. Today we're talking about how to support an employee when you can't promote them and keep them at your company.

We want your feedback and questions. Text us here.Communication is not about long eloquent speeches or firing up the troops; it's about straightforward phrases that great leaders use with genuine sincerity! In today's episode, I will show you four phrases you can use to improve your communication with your team and drive engagement.